Yesterday’s announcement from Apple brought a significant update to Final Cut Pro, tailored specifically for use on the iPad. This new version takes full advantage of the capabilities of the latest M4 chip, incorporating a feature-rich environment for video editing enthusiasts and professionals.
One of the standout additions of Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 is the Live Multicam feature, which enables the capture of up to four different camera angles simultaneously using iPhones and iPads. This functionality is facilitated by the newly developed Final Cut Camera app, which synchronizes footage from multiple devices directly into Final Cut Pro for seamless editing.
Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 allows users to control and monitor each connected camera in real time. This includes adjustments to exposure, focus, white balance, ISO, shutter speed, and zoom, ensuring optimal video quality for each angle before entering the editing phase.
As users shoot, preview clips are sent to Final Cut Pro and later replaced with the full-resolution files to streamline the transition from production to post-production.
In addition to its role in the multicam setup, the Final Cut Camera app serves as a robust standalone video capture tool, providing users with detailed manual controls for recording.
The enhanced Final Cut Pro also supports editing projects from external storage devices, a feature that preserves the iPad’s internal storage by allowing media imports directly from external sources. Further enriching the user experience are new customization options in Final Cut Pro, including a variety of color-grading presets, text titles, soundtracks, and dynamic backgrounds.
With the power of the M4 chip, Final Cut Pro on the iPad delivers performance improvements, offering double the final rendering speed and supporting four times more streams of ProRes RAW compared to the M1 chip. The app’s compatibility with the Apple Pencil Pro enhances user interaction, providing precise control over editing tools.
Additionally, Apple has updated the Mac version of Final Cut Pro, integrating AI-driven features to improve video quality automatically and introducing a smoother slow-motion effect through intelligent frame blending.
Set for release this spring, Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 will be available as a free update for current users, while new users can subscribe for $4.99 per month or opt for an annual subscription at $49.
Final Cut Camera will also debut later this spring, and the next update for Final Cut Pro on Mac will be freely accessible to existing users.
